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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: WIW: Old Items and a K/P question https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:59:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Caro in Oz on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1319432 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 23:33:08 +0000 Caro in Oz 1319432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm a recent convert to denim jackets so another keep YLF in that dress & I LOVE your Birkies - sorry Sara. ironkurtin on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1319304 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:04:08 +0000 ironkurtin 1319304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I plan to be buried in my denim jacket.  Take from that what you will. Aida on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1319294 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:57:52 +0000 Aida 1319294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another vote for "the jacket is a classic" (in case you weren't already convinced), and how cute do you look BethL on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1319006 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:58:58 +0000 BethL 1319006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love everything about this outfit. The jacket does not strike me as dated at all. I guess the question is: how did you feel in it? citygirldc on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318998 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:50:45 +0000 citygirldc 1318998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Two thumbs up. A perfect outfit. I'm always a fan of a good denim jacket that fits well and the one you have is perfect. Heck, if you ever want to get rid of it, send it to me. I'd wear it in a heart beat. Anonymous on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318993 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:47:29 +0000 Anonymous 1318993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Keep the jacket. And even though I'm not a Birks fan, I think your outfit is fab! lyn67 on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318940 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:10:07 +0000 lyn67 1318940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A good denim jacket never dates! Keep! Jaime on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318892 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:05:44 +0000 Jaime 1318892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Keep - does not look dated to me at all. Emily on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318876 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:55:50 +0000 Emily 1318876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That Jay Manuel Dress!! Every time I see you in it I kick myself for not buying it.  I think you look totally modern and fab, and I'd keep the jacket.  Extra love for your coordinated specs. Neel on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318869 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:51:39 +0000 Neel 1318869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cropped denim jackets are magic on dresses Shannon! I have one too and I am not purging it anytime soon :). It's a keeper IMO. Also, for a change in silhouette with boxier denim jacket, you could try your mixed media denim jacket over dresses when you feel like it. And I really really wish Birks worked for me! Transcona Shannon on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318862 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:47:28 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1318862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you ladies - it looks like the jacket is going to stay I truly appreciate the feedback. Sara - I hear you on the Birks. They are certainly not everyone's cuppa tea Traci on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318854 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:38:07 +0000 Traci 1318854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wouldn't purge the jacket.  I'd just put it in the back of the closet for a while, if you can spare the space.  I remember a post from Angie a year or so ago where she talked about putting away wardrobe items that she loves, but isn't feeling at the moment, and then pulling them back out a year or more later to love again.  I think your jacket is classic enough for that.  It's just not your thing right now.  I'd keep it. Sara L. on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318852 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:37:18 +0000 Sara L. 1318852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with others that the jacket is classic.  It doesn't look dated but it may not be as current as other topper choices.  Great outfit! I'm only looking from the ankles up because I truly have a poison eye for birks.  The only people I see wearing them around here are the hippy arty types so that's not helping any. Meredith on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318845 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:26:06 +0000 Meredith 1318845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How vould this look dated when you are rocking birks with a dress? I think the jacket hits you in a flattering place, especially because you belted the dress. Can't speak to the versatility of cropped denim in general, but I think it looks great here. Karie on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318833 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:15:10 +0000 Karie 1318833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I see denim jackets as classic pieces that never really go out of style. Even though I don't wear mine a ton, I do wear them and would miss them if they were gone. I say keep! Nicole D on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318818 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:05:05 +0000 Nicole D 1318818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I see no reason to banish the jacket.  And I see perfectly why that dress is a keeper too. Suz on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318798 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:31:28 +0000 Suz 1318798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd keep it, Shannon. I don't wear my denim jackets a ton, and really only in summer, but they are super useful toppers to have for skirts and dresses. And you wear dresses a lot!  I still love that dress, too.  :) Robidi on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318797 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:29:32 +0000 Robidi 1318797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the jacket looks great! Pat_P on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318795 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:25:25 +0000 Pat_P 1318795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the shorter length really works well with dresses, especially this one! Elizabeth P on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318792 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:11:49 +0000 Elizabeth P 1318792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I say keep, it's a classic.  IMHO. Fab outfit overall! Mona on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318789 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:08:16 +0000 Mona 1318789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't see cropped denim jackets as dated ever. donnat on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318781 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:02:43 +0000 donnat 1318781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the outfit is terrific,and love the way the purse brings out the light tones in the dress. I agree the jacket is a classic. viva on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318767 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:42:39 +0000 viva 1318767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't know, that jacket seems kind of classic to me -- not super cropped. I would keep. It looks great. Neelie on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318765 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:41:11 +0000 Neelie 1318765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The jacket looks great, perfect length for your height and that dress. chadya on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318762 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:39:09 +0000 chadya 1318762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would take off the belt jacket is fine Anonymous on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318757 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:34:53 +0000 Anonymous 1318757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would keep the jacket.  It looks good.  Transcona Shannon on "WIW: Old Items and a K/P question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-old-items-and-a-kp-question#post-1318755 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:32:15 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1318755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Today's outfit consists of two older items from my closet - my abstract print wrap dress and a cropped distressed denim jacket. Both of these have been major players in my wardrobe for the past three+ years. The dress is staying - I still love it as much now as I did when I bought it. I started my outfit today with the dress and then added my denim topper for the office a/c. It's the jacket that is currently in my probation pile. I have my faded w/leather sleeved denim jacket that I think is a bit more current with its longer and roomier fit. I'm wondering if the one I'm wearing here is now passé? I feel like the cropped denim jacket may be dated.  I added my wide purple leather belt for some waist accentuation and went with my trusty black/white polka dot Birks for footwear today (I need happy feet today). To finish off the outfit, I went with my large cream handbag to bring out the white tones in the dress, my taupe/silver wrap watch, silver wedding band and my purple/clear specs. So what do you think? Is this type of combination dated now? Do I keep or purge the denim jacket? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome. Jacket: Brody Jeans Dress: Attitude by Jay Manuel Sandals: Birkenstock Pappillio Handbag: Danier Leather Watch: Fossil (eBay)